Example sentences of "[adj] [noun] [subord] we [verb] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | But you need real people for a proper gloat so we headed for the cardboard suburb in the Strand . |
| 2 | We can have a little heart-to-heart while we wait for him . ’ |
| 3 | In Selfoss the assistant in the chemist 's tries to sell us surgical spirit when we ask for meths and there is a pantomime while Tony explains to her , in best sign language , that what he wants is spirit for a Trangia . |
| 4 | Some of the emphasis which is placed on general and mass trends in modern history arises from a sort of optical illusion , because we have so much more information about the general nature and working of recent societies than we have for earlier periods . |
| 5 | ‘ We 're also recognising the strength of local teams as we drive for increased market share in the individual countries of the new Europe . |
| 6 | What will happen to the original relationship if we control for this test factor ? |
| 7 | We think we should not accept ‘ I like Auntie Kate ’ as a valid communication unless we allow for an answer to the question , ‘ How does he know ? ’ or ‘ What observation justifies him in saying that ? ’ |